Councilmember Harrell to keynote "Gentrification Through the Eyes of Art"

Seattle - Kicking off the recognition of Black History Month, Councilmember Bruce Harrell will keynote an event that uses art to inspire a discussion of gentrification in Seattle neighborhoods. The evening will feature an art exhibit from local painters, sculptors, photographers and hip-hop artists illustrating the impact of gentrification.

What are the impacts of policy decisions and investments by local government? What role does class and education play in the discussion? As a native of Seattle, Councilmember Harrell will speak on the causes and effects of gentrification.

"I have witnessed the disenfranchisement of minorities, elderly and the working class as renters and owners have been driven out of the city they call home," said Councilmember Harrell. "Our policy decisions must embrace a balanced approach of development while retaining low-income households. We must make our neighborhoods more inclusive to residents of all economic backgrounds."